Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Sally White, BSN, RN from the Acute Care Department. Sally was nominated by a patient who greatly appreciated that Sally served as her advocate, ensuring her concerning situation was followed up on by her surgeon. Sally worked with her nursing teammates to comfort and reassure the patient, putting them at ease during a stressful time. As a DAISY honoree, Sally has joined a community of exceptional nurses whose practice is renowned for outstanding clinical skill, compassion and inspiration.

13 other Island Health nurses were nominated along with Sally in Q1 2025, including:

Adrian Fewing, BSN, RN
Brian Taylor, RN
Cedar Petrick, BSN, RN
Clarisa Shook, BSN, RN
Eileen Sablan, BSN, RN
Gabrielle Willoughby, RN
Kristin Bielman, BSN, RN
Leanne Wilhelmi, RN
Manley Smith, BSN, RN
Mary O’Brien, BSN, RN
Ron Brutton, BSN, RN
Sarah Barquero, MSN, BSN
Sarah Hill, RN

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation™ was created in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes to say “thank you” to nurses for the care and compassion they experienced during his illness and at the end of his life. The foundation has grown over the years and expresses gratitude to nurses with programs to honor them wherever they practice, in whatever role they serve, and throughout their careers. Today, The DAISY Award® is embedded in thousands of healthcare facilities and schools of nursing, internationally.

Island Health is pleased to recognize the exceptional work of our nursing team each quarter through the DAISY award.